Find out how popular the last name Dothard is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dothard.

Dothard, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dothard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dothard in America

Dothard is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dothard surname appeared 234 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dothard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dothard to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dothard

The surname Dothard is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "dotte" and "herd," which together translate to "keeper of the dairy maids." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely employed as supervisors or overseers of dairy workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dothard surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dating back to 1196. The name is listed as "Dotharde," which is an early spelling variation. Additionally, the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 mention a John Dothard residing in Oxfordshire.

During the 13th century, a notable figure named William Dothard was documented in the Cartulary of Oseney Abbey, located in Oxfordshire. This medieval manuscript provides valuable insights into the historical presence of the Dothard name in this region.

In the 15th century, the Dothard surname appeared in various records across different counties in England. For instance, the Hertfordshire Assize Rolls of 1428 mention a Thomas Dothard, while the Kent Feet of Fines from 1450 reference a Richard Dothard.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Dothard surname was John Dothard, born in 1512 in Oxfordshire. He was a respected member of the local community and served as a churchwarden for St. Mary's Church in his hometown.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Dothard, born in 1598 in Gloucestershire. She was a prominent landowner and philanthropist, known for her generous contributions to local charities and her support for the education of underprivileged children.

In the 17th century, the Dothard name gained prominence with the birth of Sir Thomas Dothard (1625-1689) in Wiltshire. He was a successful merchant and served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1683 to 1684.

The 18th century saw the rise of William Dothard (1742-1801), a renowned scholar and author from Oxfordshire. He wrote extensively on subjects ranging from history to philosophy and was a respected figure in academic circles.

In the 19th century, the Dothard surname was carried by notable individuals such as Mary Dothard (1818-1892), a pioneering nurse and advocate for women's rights in healthcare. She established one of the first nursing schools in London and played a crucial role in improving the standards of nursing education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dothard

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dothard.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dothard was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dothard has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dothard was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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